I don't think there are words that can describe the love Joe and I had for our "best" friend. WHAT A MAN. The strength and courage he had, was and will always be, an inspiration to us. Our lives will be forever "different" without Dan physically here on earth,but I know that he will remain part of our lives forever,because he lives on in each of our hearts.
Some of the lyrics from the musical Wicked seem appropriate:
I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason - bringing something we must learn; and we are led to those who help us grow, if we let them, and we help in return. I know I'm who I am today, BECAUSE I KNEW YOU.
So let me say before we part
so much of me is made of what I learned from you..
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart.
Forever holding that handprint,
Until we meet again....Joe and Alanna##imported-begin##Alanna VanHoeven##imported-end##